Arnarlax is a leading salmon farming company in Iceland with its main operations in the Westfjords and its headquarters in Bíldudalur. The company is fully vertically integrated with all aspects of the value chain under its control, including juvenile production, farming, processing, and sales.
The Arnarlax team now consists of around 200 dedicated and highly qualified people at all levels of our value chain. Arnarlax employs a select group of people of all genders and various nationalities and together we are a highly skilled team that supplies first-class farmed salmon to people all over the world.
We have operations in five different municipalities with offices in Bíldudalur, Patreksfjörður and Reykjavík and with smolt facilities in Tálknafjörður, Þorlákshöfn and Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur. Arnarlax harvested 16.000 tons of salmon in 2022 and expects significant growth in volumes in the coming years.
Arnarlax is launching a strategic initiative to brand our product, Icelandic Salmon, worldwide. We are currently working with different professions and during first half 2021 we will be ready. To realize and lead this endeavor we are now seeking a Chief Sales Officer.
The position is new within Arnarlax and will take the lead on successfully building the Icelandic Salmon brand worldwide. This means you are spending your time between the market and our main office and operations in Bildudalur.
Together with a sales team you will add strategic competency to Arnarlax and make the company able to capitalize on this in the years to come. Your role will be important to strengthen Arnarlax`s position as a fully integrated Icelandic sustainable salmon producer.
We are looking for a candidate with good interpersonal skills, strong strategic capabilities, and an excellent track record on delivering results. You need to have an in-depth understanding of the salmon market/ industry, as well as having knowledge of relevant partners in the field. The right candidate has higher education and excellent communication skills in English.
Workplace is desired to be in the beautiful surroundings in Bildudalur in the Westfjords in Iceland. Another location can be discussed but spending part of the working time in Bildudalur will be necessary.
Enquiries regarding the position can be addressed to Visindi by partner Jo Skjelstad + 47 414 31 954 or advisor research & analysis Dorthea Vatn at +47 926 64 200. Alternatively CEO Bjørn Hembre at +47 913 47 432. Visindi will respect candidate confidentiality towards Arnarlax if necessary.
Please visit www.visindi.no to upload application and resume as soon as possible.
Hjemmeside | www.arnarlax.is |
Arbeidssted | Bíldudalur, Vestfirðir, Ísland |
Navn | Jo Skjelstad |
Stillingstittel | Partner, Visindi |
E-post | jo.skjelstad@visindi.no |
Mobil | + 47 414 31 954 |
Navn | Dorthea Vatn |
Stillingstittel | Advisor research & analysis |
E-post | dorthea.vatn@visindi.no |
Mobil | +47 926 64 200 |